At Emerge Pediatric Therapy, we are committed to creating a space that is inclusive of all neurotypes. We follow the latest research and plan each club session based on the individual needs of each child within the group dynamic.

Spring 2026 Clubs are underway!

Interested in learning about our Summer Clubs? Sign up for the interest list here!

Important Updates:

  • Spring 2026 Club Registration is closed. Summer Club registration will open soon!
  • Emerge Clubs are an out-of-pocket expense, not billed through insurance, regardless of insurance type. Payment information is listed in the FAQ section below.

  • If your child has Medicaid or Tricare insurance, we will have the limited ability to assign your child a therapist who can coordinate activities with the Emerge Club as the child’s treatment plan allows.

  • The initial payment is due for all plans 72 hours after being contacted by the clinic’s Client Relations Coordinator.

Spring 2026 Clubs

Beginning February 2nd, we will kick off a variety of in-person clubs, ranging in size from 2 to 6 children. We are offering clubs at all three of our clinic locations — Durham, Cary and Carrboro! The format of each club has been determined based on a variety of factors, with keeping our families and staff safe at the forefront of that process.

Spring Clubs will run from February 2nd through May 1st, 2026.

Spring 2026 Clubs are underway and no longer open for registration. If you are interested in learning more about Summer 2026 Clubs, please fill out the interest form!

We recommend registering early, as we expect clubs to fill up quickly! To show our appreciation for early registration, we are offering a 14% discount on the total clubs rate for those who sign up for a club before the end of the year.

Check out the full line up of Spring 2026 Clubs! Summer 2026 coming soon.

Preschool Power – Carrboro

Tuesdays,  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Carrboro
  • Ages 3 – 5
  • Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
  • Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
  • Limited to 6 children
  • This program provides opportunities to build skills for preschool classroom readiness. Social communication and fine motor skills are addressed during mock classroom activities and routines.

Krafty Kids – Carrboro

Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Location: Carrboro
  • Ages 7 – 10
  • Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
  • Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
  • Limited to 6 children
  • This project-based club follows the interests of group members to complete motivating creative projects. Club members will work to build executive function, fine motor, social problem solving, and cooperative skills during a variety of craft projects, including: arts and crafts, baking, needlepoint, finger knitting, and more.

Social Butterflies – Cary

Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Cary
  • Ages 4 – 6
  • Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
  • Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
  • Limited to 6 children
  • This program addresses social communication, perspective taking, turn-taking, and imaginative play skills.

Adventure Squad – Cary

Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Location: Cary
  • Ages 8 – 12
  • Co-led by two OT’s
  • Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
  • Limited to 6 children
  • This project-based club follows the interests of group members to complete motivating projects and build executive function, social problem solving and cooperative skills.

Social Scouts – Cary

Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Location: Cary
  • Ages 5-7
  • Led by 2 Emerge Therapists
  • Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
  • Limited to 6 children
  • This club focuses on the development of social-cognitive skills (such as conversation, perspective taking, and peer negotiation) using concepts from curriculums such as Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Social Scouts – Durham

Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM OR Wednesdays,  4:00 – 5:00 PM (FULL)
  • Location: Durham
  • Ages 5 – 7
  • Led by 2 Emerge Therapists
  • Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
  • Limited to 6 children
  • This club focuses on the development of social-cognitive skills (such as conversation, perspective taking, and peer negotiation) using concepts from curriculums such as Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Adventure Squad – Durham

Tuesdays,  4:00pm – 5:00 PM
  • Location: Durham
  • Ages: 8-11
  • Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
  • Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
  • Limited to 6 children
  • This project-based club follows the interests of group members to complete motivating projects and build executive function, social problem solving and cooperative skills.

Tween Talk Sr. – Durham

Mondays,  4:00pm – 5:00 PM
  • Location: Durham
  • Ages: 11-14
  • Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
  • Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
  • Limited to 6 children
  • Tween Talk Sr. encourages tweens & teens to establish a positive self-concept and build skills required for successful friendships.

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